as in planning
to work out the details of (something) in advance
the advance team completely choreographed the candidate's campaign appearances
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Recent Examples of choreographing
Titanique co-creator Tye Blue (RuPaul’s Drag Race) will direct, with Ellenore Scott (Ragtime, Funny Girl) choreographing.
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Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Even so, embodying Lee and choreographing her intense movements proved to be demanding for the seasoned actress.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The coaches got to work choreographing Aboian and Veselukhin’s new programs.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
That understanding was crucial when choreographing matches.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
Scott previously worked on the off-Broadway production at New York City Center in 2024, which then transferred to Broadway this fall, making choreographing Ragtime with a 34-person cast slightly easier.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
Having both danced since a young age, Emery and Weinberg shared much in common, making choreographing and executing the 2025 fall concert’s dedication dances a natural fit.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
What went into choreographing a fight between two superhuman combatants?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Sep. 2025
Expect to see plenty of careful planning and choreographing from both dugouts at the Gtech, where Cueva will hope his new routines can continue to give Chelsea their early edge.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Greg Evans, Deadline, 8 Jan. 2026
Even so, embodying Lee and choreographing her intense movements proved to be demanding for the seasoned actress.
—Andrew McGowan, Variety, 6 Jan. 2026
The coaches got to work choreographing Aboian and Veselukhin’s new programs.
—Patrice Hutton, Hartford Courant, 6 Jan. 2026
That understanding was crucial when choreographing matches.
—Lexi Carson, HollywoodReporter, 26 Dec. 2025
Scott previously worked on the off-Broadway production at New York City Center in 2024, which then transferred to Broadway this fall, making choreographing Ragtime with a 34-person cast slightly easier.
—Leigh Scheps, Parents, 13 Dec. 2025
Having both danced since a young age, Emery and Weinberg shared much in common, making choreographing and executing the 2025 fall concert’s dedication dances a natural fit.
—Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Nov. 2025
What went into choreographing a fight between two superhuman combatants?
—Dave Nemetz, TVLine, 23 Sep. 2025
Expect to see plenty of careful planning and choreographing from both dugouts at the Gtech, where Cueva will hope his new routines can continue to give Chelsea their early edge.
—Thom Harris, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for choreographing
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While the first missions to space would not occur for several years, scientists began planning on how humans could reach orbit, fly to the Moon, and beyond.—
Matthew S Williams,
Interesting Engineering,
10 Jan. 2026
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Whether we’re headed to the gym, lounging at home, or planning your next trips, Lululemon is our go-to destination for a workout wardrobe that doubles as casual and travel wear.—
Caley Sturgill,
Southern Living,
9 Jan. 2026
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Perez does not break down training into physical and tactical work, instead designing complex exercises so players build fitness while practising real-game situations.—
Dermot Corrigan,
New York Times,
9 Nov. 2025
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Bluegame made excellent use of the open-plan interior, designing a large, broad main salon into the footprint, with large windows.—
Michael Verdon,
Robb Report,
7 Nov. 2025
Verb
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The Packers are preparing for a wild-card game Saturday night in Chicago.—
CBS News,
CBS News,
9 Jan. 2026
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Listen to Glaser discuss preparing to host the 2026 Golden Globes on Ripa's podcast episode above.—
Joey Nolfi,
Entertainment Weekly,
8 Jan. 2026
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The police department’s various districts are organizing fundraisers to send officers to National Police Week.—
David Clarey,
jsonline.com,
7 Nov. 2025
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Something that makes any trip easier is organizing all my devices and their charging cables into one place.—
John Lonsdale,
Travel + Leisure,
7 Nov. 2025
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Resist the Temptation to Dig In The hardest part of building a charcuterie board is avoiding the temptation to start snacking as soon as you’re done arranging the board.—
Sophia Beams,
Better Homes & Gardens,
9 Jan. 2026
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As a newcomer to composing and arranging for strings, Simon benefitted greatly by working with a group readily available for consultation and collaboration.—
Andrew Gilbert,
Mercury News,
8 Jan. 2026
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Pine works swiftly to gather information on Roper's deal and even forms an alliance with his boss's girlfriend Jed (Elizabeth Debicki) who is plotting her own escape.—
Saman Shafiq,
USA Today,
8 Jan. 2026
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But Izzy Johnston is plotting a way for her Warriors to rise above all those squads.—
Kyle Newman,
Denver Post,
8 Jan. 2026
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